Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 810 · 40 questions

Stay safe (Official, updated, protected): Install from the official app store or a trusted site, and ask a parent first. Check permissions: does the app need it to do its job? A torch app reading messages is a warning sign. Install updates soon; keep antivirus on; never open unknown attachments or tap “your phone has viruses” pop-ups.

1. 1.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
9. 9.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
23. 23.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) backing up your work (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions
26. 26.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) opening odd attachments
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
29. 29.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
32. 32.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
35. 35.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links

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